Archive · 20 May 2025
Delhi Schools to Launch Pre-Vocational Education Program
The Delhi government is starting a new program in schools to teach kids useful skills.
Starting in 2025, students in grades 6-8 will learn practical things like farming, working with machines, and helping others.
They'll do hands-on projects in areas like cooking and basic electricity, and showcase their work at special events called 'Kaushal Melas'.
This program aims to help kids learn important skills, work together, and prepare for future jobs!
Teachers will guide students to learn safely and apply what they learn in class.
It's about giving kids a head start on useful skills!
Delhi government schools will launch a pre-vocational education program called 'Kaushal Bodh' for students in Classes 6-8.
The program aligns with the National Education Policy and the National Curriculum Framework.
The curriculum includes Work with Life Forms, Machines and Materials, and Human Services.
Students will complete three projects annually and engage in skill-building activities for 110 hours.
Assessment will involve written tests, presentations, portfolios, and teacher evaluations.
- Who
- Delhi Directorate of Education for students in Classes 6-8
- What
- Pre-vocational education program (Kaushal Bodh)
- When
- Starting academic year 2025-26
- Where
- Delhi government schools
- Why
- To equip students with life skills and vocational awareness
- Program Name
- Kaushal Bodh
- Target Students
- Classes 6-8
- Start Date
- Academic year 2025-26
- Curriculum Focus
- Work with Life Forms, Machines and Materials, Human Services
- Skill-Building Time
- 110 hours
- Assessment Methods
- Tests, presentations, portfolios, teacher evaluations
- Supporting Events
- Kaushal Melas
